Emerging Challenges in the Management of Food Safety and Authenticity
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 November 2024 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editor
Interests: development and application of molecular DNA-based analytical techniques and emerging DNA approaches applied to the identification and typing of the main pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viral agents, protozoa) in food of animal origin; development and application of molecular DNA-based methods aimed at identifying animal species in order to highlight food fraud
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era characterised by rapid technological advances and the introduction of novel food sources, new food safety challenges have emerged along global food supply chains. Therefore, there is an ongoing need to evaluate new food safety risks, including biological threats such as pathogens, or chemical contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, drugs, hormones, and allergens. Furthermore, the development of preventive and effective control measures, as well as robust authentication and traceability systems, are crucial for designing innovative food safety management systems (FSMS). These systems are vital for safeguarding the interests of both producers and consumers, as well as for supporting industry stakeholders and food safety authorities.
This Special Issue, therefore, is a compilation of original research papers and review articles that address emerging issues regarding food safety, authenticity, and traceability. Our goal is to provide a platform for evaluating any new safety risks posed by pathogens, chemical contaminants, and the undeclared introduction of potentially harmful compounds into food ingredients. Additionally, this issue aims to explore measures for preventing food fraud, and for enhancing authentication and traceability. These efforts seek to protect human health and the interests of commercial consumers, and to align with the Global Strategy for Food Safety.
Prof. Dr. Angela Di Pinto
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- food safety management system
- food safety
- food traceability
- food authentication
- food pathogens
- food chemical contaminants
- analytical approaches
